2012 BAM to MYR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.0965 MYR

YEARLY LOW

1.9424 MYR

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.0274 MYR

2012 BAM to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BAM to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 2.0965. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 2, dropping to 1.9424.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1541 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0515 to the December average rate of 2.0464, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.0965 was down 7.70% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.2714, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BAM based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 10,482 MYR

2011 Average 10,868 MYR

Yearly Trough Low 9,712 MYR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 770.37 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.0654

1.9649

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to MYR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 2.0447, compared to 2.0101 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0346 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0447

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0101

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0892 MYR (High: 2.0448 / Low: 1.9556). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0263 MYR (High: 2.0473 / Low: 2.0210).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0892

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0263

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0473 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0473

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 2.0515) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.0900), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0384 (-1.84%).

2012 Avg (January) 2.0515

2011 Avg (January) 2.0900

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.0965	2.0309	2.0515
February	2.0688	2.0148	2.0428
March	2.0912	2.0219	2.0540
April	2.0854	2.0438	2.0570
May	2.0461	2.0028	2.0267
June	2.0473	2.0210	2.0363
July	2.0448	1.9556	1.9890
August	2.0064	1.9424	1.9732
September	2.0430	1.9938	2.0234
October	2.0365	2.0073	2.0242
November	2.0264	1.9885	2.0047
December	2.0683	2.0171	2.0464